Then the devotional contact today. Today' s Bible reading begins in Timothy'
s second verse six, chapter four, because I am already to be sacrificed
and the time of my departure is near. I' ve fought the good
fight, I' ve finished the race, I' ve kept faith.
For the rest, the crown of righteousness is kept to me, which the
Righteous Judge will give me in that day, and not only to me,
but also to all who love his coming. Paul’ s second letter to
Timothy was written from prison. This time the Apostle was sure that the Emperor
would send him to execute, but the faithful servant of God was ready to
take the next step of faith. We should not be surprised that Paul faced
death with calm acceptance. He lived every day from his conversion on the road
to Damascus to his last moments in the service of God, which meant accepting
any difficulties asked of him to endure. In the name of Christ. I
have fought the good battle he wrote to Timothy for Paul’ s many letters.
We know that he fought against the same enemies that we face the flesh,
the world, and satan. These passages are a reminder that Paul had
to persevere by faith, just as we did. Even with his deep wisdom
and skill. As an apostle and missionary, Paul was not so different from
us, he was not perfect and had spiritual defeats, but he did not
stay prostrate. He was back in the fight. For this and for the
life he had. He hoped with confidence, rich rewards in eternity and emphasized
that the treasures of heaven would be given not only to him, but to
all who with love await the Avenue of Christ. Paul struggled and agonized,
as believers today often do, but he kept faith and you too can do
the same. Fight the good battle, fight your enemies by choosing, trusting,
obeying and leaning on the Lord, He will honor you and accumulate treasures
in heaven for you